HoosierReb01

They had a book thread on the UK sight, but it got killed off by the mods after nobody could correctly spell Archie or Jughead.

Yeah, its a rough season, but I don't think that is the whole reason. I would be surprised if Crean ever exceeds what his teams attained in the last two years. I would love to see someone who can actually coach basketball, compete for titles, and has smart, solid teams, even if we never send another kid to the pros.

Jkbtjc53 ‏@jkbtjc_53  8m8 minutes ago
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Indiana just robbed every school in the state of Texas! Very underrated D-End.

Almost looks like we are focusing on D at this point, and hitting Indiana and Florida hard. I can deal with that.

Well, don't automatically go negative on that. Seems like the BTN guys had some good words for Diamont's progress. One noted that Diamont's arm strength shows some real improvement. I think that Lagow has the better arm, but I seem to recall that he's not putting it on target. Overall, I'd love to hear that we had a QB that was just blowing the competition away, but you dance with what you have at the moment. OTOH, I've seens some good comments about King also.

Ir's his wish to. Hard to think that any other school will medically clear him if IU won't.

I've seen student coach stated elsewhere.

I saw a picture not too long ago with him and coach Johns (I think) and all the receivers. I think he may be working as a student assistant for the team?

Interesting. I'm guessing at this point that the above post is not a reference to future playing time. Pretty sure he has been told by IU medical staff that he will never play FB for IU again. However, I guess that could have changed.

Lagow TDs- 2
Lagow Yards- 214
Redding yards and TDs- 144 and 2
Next highest rusher- Clyde Newton
Diamont > than 5 snaps? Less
Leader in receptions? Paige
Leader in receiving yards? Cobbs
Leader in tackles? Big Ralph
Offensive MVP Redding
Defensive MVP? Crawford
Points by Oakes? 9

Top 3 - IU, Illinois and Rutgers. 
@RyanBartow: #Indiana ahead of #Illinois & #Rutgers for DE Bobby Roundtree going into officials. http://indiana.247sports.com/Bolt/Hoosiers-ahead-for-Roundtree-47061354 …
LARGO, Fla. - With defensive end Tramar Reece (Clearwater, Fla.) on the commit list, Indiana has their eyes set on adding another defensive end from Pinellas County in Bobby Roundtree (Largo, Fla.)
Roundtree (6-5, 218) said Indiana leads Illinois and Rutgers.
"I'm comfortable with the coaches there," Roundtree said of Indiana.
Roundtree, who has 17 offers, hopes to take four or five official visits before making a verbal commit this winter.
He said he plans to start taking those trips after his senior season.
He said he still hears from USF, UCF, Iowa State, Rutgers, Illinois and Indiana.
This summer, Roundtree visited UCF, USF and Iowa State.
"The players were greeting and showed love," Roundtree said. "I liked the environment. It reminds me of here. The new staff at UCF is very friendly. I feel like I'll leave Florida."
The three-star recruit is ranked as the nation’s No. 67 strongside defensive end by 247SportsComposite.
The Crystal Ball reads 100-percent for Indiana.
As a junior, Roundtree recorded six sacks.
He holds a 2.6 GPA and runs a 4.7-second hand-timed 40-yard dash.

Great article from Hutch
http://www.heraldbulletin.com/indianaanderson/lagow-showing-he-s-comfortable-in-the-pocket-as-iu/article_458662a2-6bd1-11e6-a451-7ba61d78387d.html
BLOOMINGTON — It’s finally official. Richard Lagow will be Indiana’s starting quarterback in the season opener at Florida International.
IU coach Kevin Wilson had danced around the official announcement for the last few weeks. He had said a few weeks ago that Lagow was “getting the bulk of the work.’’ He also said at that time that if the season started that day Lagow would be the starter.
But Friday in IU’s weekly press conference leading up to the Thursday night opener in Miami, Wilson said Lagow is IU’s guy.
Wilson said Lagow had moved to the head of the line as early as IU’s seventh training camp practice and had not done anything to lose that spot.
The official first game depth chart put out by the Hoosiers on Friday listed Lagow as the starter and had Danny Cameron or Zander Diamont listed as the backup. So if it came to that and a No. 2 quarterback was needed, it would apparently be a game-time decision.
IU offensive coordinator Kevin Johns said Lagow, a junior college transfer, has quickly earned the respect of his teammates.
“I think his teammates have recognized how hard he has worked since he’s been here, and really the physical tools are there,’’ Johns said. “He has the arm strength and the physical stature, the things you want in your quarterback. And really since he’s been here, all of the hard work that he’s done has shown up, and he has really taken on that leadership role.
“Really just the execution of our offense when we’re on the field, too. He has done a lot of things really well. More importantly for me though is that he has done nothing but get better every single time we went out to practice. We’re excited for him, excited to see what he can do and for him to lead our offense.’’
The challenge will be that Lagow has never taken a Division I snap. The 6-foot-6, 237-pound redshirt junior played the last two seasons at Cisco (Texas) Community College where he left as the top-ranked pocket-passing junior college quarterback in the nation according to ESPN. As a sophomore last season, Lagow threw for 2,285 yards with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He completed 66 percent of his passes.
Running back Clyde Newton, who moved from defense to offense this season, said when Lagow is behind center receivers often need to make a subtle adjustment.
“As a receiver you get used to different releases and whether someone is going to throw harder or with a soft touch or something like that,’’ Newton said. “If you’re running down the seam, for example, and Rich Lagow is the quarterback you know that you’ve got to get on your horse because he has a cannon for an arm. With other guys you might have to peel back a little bit because they’re going to drop it right into your arms but a little shorter.’’
Johns said one thing Lagow has been working on this camp has been his footwork. He said when you’re dealing with taller players, this can be a challenge. He said it’s a conversation he has had with Lagow since the first time he walked through the door at IU.
Johns said there are a lot of similarities from a physical standpoint between Lagow and Nate Sudfeld. Sudfeld graduated in the spring and is now playing with the Washington Redskins.
“Rich is like Nate Sudfeld, a big, tall, long guy,’’ Johns said. “Sometimes if you’re not careful you can over stride and play with your feet too wide apart. With Rich, we’ve talked with him (since the beginning) that he needs to improve his footwork and his drops and his base when he delivers the football. He has worked extremely hard on it, and I only think he’s going to get better.’’
Johns said the most impressive thing he has seen from Lagow in this camp is his ability in the pocket.
“He doesn’t get scared, he doesn’t get rattled which is a great sign for a quarterback,’’ Johns said. “He will take off and run when he has to, a lot like Nate did. I don’t know from a speed standpoint if they’re much different to be honest with you, but I do know that he’ll take off and run if he needs to.’’
Terry Hutchens
Terry Hutchens is a veteran of the Indiana University beat, having covered the Hoosiers for 19 years. He also has written eight books on IU athletics, with a ninth on the way this year. Tweet him at @IndySportsHutch.
 
 

My son got this largemouth a couple of weeks ago on a top water. He fought it like a pro and his smile was as big as I've ever seen. Classic dad moment.


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'bout time. Nice gills.

1)  Since I expect the offense to take a step back, the defense has to take a step forward.  Giving up 37 point a game will be difficult to overcome if the offense isn't as good.  This includes tackling better (and at times last year tackling at all would be an improvement), and not allowing yards after contact.  Coverage can help the defensive line, but only to an extent, given enough time and a QB will find an open receiver; we need a way to generate pressure.  Pressure doesn't have to mean sacks, but getting hits and muddying the packet also help; doesn't have to be just the D-line, could be from blitzes, but we have to generate some pressure.
2)  Running game needs to remain strong to make it easier for the QB.  I don't really like Redding as the primary back, but hopefully he takes a step forward in that regard.
3)  Solid QB play.  He doesn't have to be a star, but he must be able to keep the defense honest and make good decisions with the ball.  Without solid QB play the defense can just stack the box.

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First game at night Sept 1 vs FIU! Interested to see how things shake out at QB. Hoping we can go into the night home game against Michigan State undefeated. Would be an electric atmosphere 

Ok, here's the story from the horse's mouth. I certainly owe you guys that much. 
In May I found out about an opportunity that would allow me to get back in the newspaper business. CNHI, an Alabama-based newspaper group that owns 13 newspapers in Indiana was looking for an IU writer. Pretty sweet gig including full time travel in basketball season and some football travel, too. They did a national search and had 125 people apply. They interviewed 15, then narrowed it to 5 and then 3 and then June 23 they offered me the job. I accepted it on June 24 and started on July 5. I had told 41 from the beginning that if I ever took a full time job back in the business I'd have to quit Btownbanners. I gave him a head's up about halfway through the process. I also told him if I got the job I would try to help him find a content person. I've given him a good lede and we're waiting to see what happens next.
My work is now syndicated in 13 Indiana newspapers including 9 dailies. They dailies are in Anderson, Terre Haute, Kokomo, Goshen, Logansport, Greensburg, Jeffersonville/New Albany, Lebanon and Washington.
I was sorry to have to bail on you guys. I enjoyed being a part of this last year but the reality was I was doing it for free. When a paid opportunity came along again I opted to get back in the business.
i may still stop by and weigh in at times (at least I would like to if it's ok. Thanks for making me feel welcome here last year. 
All the best,
Hutch

Totally agree. Back to back bowl games is still progress, slow and steady, but progress never the less.
I think we have enough talent all around to get back to a bowl even if the QB play is medicore. If Lagow gets it and clicks, we'll see one or more of those breakthrough wins we've been hoping for.

Be a nice problem to have.

Be a nice problem to have.

Be a nice problem to have.

I like to be optimistic. I hate negativity and even tho I think we have better talent. I hate the negativity. Hate hate hate it. Yes we lost sudfeld. But I trust Wilson and what he has done and I don't think he would leave himself without a QB or two at his disposal. Especially after a nice extension. I believe in Lagow and Diamont and Cameron.

We're going to beat Nebraska and extend the series lead.

I will explain wins.


Vs FIU-W (Ron Turner... Nuff said)

Vs Ball State- W (rebuilding big time)

BYE

Vs. Wake Forest- W (power 5, weak Power 5 team)

Vs Mich. State- W (I really don't think MSU will be great. I don't trust their offense and am not afraid like the past couple years)

At OSU- L

Vs Nebraska- W (toss up. But I think we win. Remember PU beat them)

At Northwestern- W (we hit stride and make a run)

Vs Maryland- W (payback)

At Rutgers- W (domination)

Vs Penn State- W (Franklin can't coach QBs and we see Michigan gameday)

At Michigan- L (close but no cigar)

Vs Purdue- W (ground and pound)


Very Optimistic. I would love to refine this after first three games just because I want to see Lagow before big ten slate but since some are doing this I will too! Very optimistic but I think Defense is improved. Top 50. Offense fires under big Lagow and our platoon of RBs gives everyone a headache. We end in top 25. We are a football school and get a top 30 recruiting class with swinging some 4*s.